ISJS stands for I-Shim-Jun-Shim (이심전심, 以心傳心), a Korean word for “communicating through the hearts,” or in my interpretation, “empathy.” Featured sounds are recordings by collaborators, students, and family members. I often communicate with them without saying a word. The usual medium to do so is music, but sometimes it is a nod, smirk, sigh, eye contact, or eating in silence. You know.
ISJS app and SuperCollider patch are free and available to download. Please give proper credit if you use it in your project.
A mouse is a sole instrument for ISJS. Improvise the mouse cursor position in three different types of motions for rehearsal and performance.
Pause: Stay in one position. Focus on presenting a recognizable rhythmic pattern
Linear: Move from one point to another in a straight line. Focus on presenting a single predictable change, such as change of timbre or increase in loop duration
Random: Move randomly. Focus on presenting unpredictable, abrupt gestures
Take freedom in the speed of the movement. Find coordinates of the Pauses that would work well. End in a Pause position
Computer Music Practice Examples is a new series featuring the application of computer music technology to instrument design, composition, performance, and presentation.
Remove Music, Hear Sound. There are many things to hear within a single sound. There are more than melody, harmony, or rhythm that one can listen to and ponder. Tracks in RMHS feature eight sounds made from an algorithm. Feel free to contact the artist if you want a version with different length, interval, or fundamental frequency.
RMHS app and SuperCollider patch are free and available to download. Please give proper credit if you use it in your project.